Description

Sam Young Apple

An Irish heritage variety, also known as Irish Russet, Sam Young . A late dessert apple, it is small, round and flattened, green to greenish-yellow, occasionally showing a faint orange blush or red stippling; it is almost covered with greyish russeting, and often develops cracks. It can be prone to cracking but this does not take away from it fabulous flavour The greenish-white flesh is firm and juicy, with a rich, winy flavour and perfect balance of sweetness and acidity – the flavour mellows in storage. Pick after leaf-fall, as the flavour improves the later it’s harvested. Very good keeper. Moderately vigorous, spreading tree, spur-bearer. Resistant to scab and canker, and a good choice for wetter areas.

Site: Some shelter
Soil: Any reasonably well drained
Position: Crops best in full sun
Pick: Late November or December
Keep: November to February
Hardiness: Hardy
Pollination: Pollination Group 2 (pollinates with Groups 1, 2 and 3)
Uses: Eating apple